West Virginia Professional Solicitor's Bond

How much does a professional fundraiser surety bond cost in West Virginia?

The West Virginia Secretary of State requires professional fundraising counsels and solicitors to post $10,000 surety bonds to legally work within the state.

These bonds are subject to underwriting, so the amount you’ll pay depends on a review of your personal credit report. Applicants with stellar financial credentials could pay as low as $100 for their bond!

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Why do I need this bond?

West Virginia professional fundraiser bonds are put in place to ensure that principals (solicitors) comply with all terms stated in Chapter 29, Article 19 of the West Virginia Code. Unethical acts covered by this bond include:

exploiting the fact of registration to lead the public to believe that such registration constitutes an endorsement or approval by the Commonwealth

leading people to believe that money and funds are collected for charitable purposes when they indeed are not

using a charity’s name without written consent to do so

making representations that solicit contributions on behalf of a charitable or civic organization without first being authorized to do so by the charity

receiving a contribution greater than $5 in cash without a written receipt acknowledging such contribution

and more

Specifically, the bond protects the state and individuals from financial loss if the principal fails to act ethically and lawfully while on the job.

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What’s the fine print?

West Virginia professional solicitor surety bonds remain in full force and effect until the terms of the bond are violated by the principal or the surety cancels the bond.

How to become a professional fundraiser in West Virginia

To become a registered professional fundraiser or fundraising counsel in West Virginia, applicants must do the following:

submit a completed, signed and notarized application packet

pay the $100 registration fee

file a $10,000 surety bond

file every written contract or agreement between the applicant and charitable organizations with the Secretary of State within 10 days of entering into the contract

and more

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